Education briefs 4-14-19
Wellness fair set
The Brownsville Area School District will host a community wellness fair 3-6 p.m. April 23 at the middle-high school complex. Presented by local food and health agencies, Brownsville Area School District classes and clubs, and area organizations, the event will feature a blood drive, farm market, food booths, health services, kids’ activities and door prizes. The event will take place rain or shine; in case of inclement weather, it will be held in the middle school gymnasium.
Meeting scheduled
Community Connections, an educational cooperative initiative among Fayette County school districts, the Intermediate Unit 1 and New Directions Counseling Services, will meet 6-7:30 p.m. April 23 at New Directions, 125 Chaffee St. Ext., Uniontown. A presentation by a representative from IU1 will address positive parent engagement with children and the home-school connection. Parents, teachers and community members are invited to attend.
LH registration
Laurel Highlands School District will hold kindergarten registration for the 2019-20 school year 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at the following locations: Marshall Elementary, April 29; Hutchinson Elementary, April 30; Clark Elementary, May 1; and Hatfield Elementary, May 2. To be eligible, a child must be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 31. Information: www.lhsd.org or contact the respective school office.
Uniontown registration
Uniontown Area School District will hold kindergarten registration for the 2019-20 school year 8:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the following locations: Benjamin Franklin, May 6; Lafayette Elementary, May 7; Menallen Elementary, May 8; Franklin Elementary and Marclay Elementary, May 9; and Wharton Elementary, May 10.
To be eligible, a child must be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1. At registration, the child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must present proof of residency and the child’s birth certificate, immunization record and social security card or number. Parents are asked to register their children in their attendance area. Registration forms: www.uasdraiders.org.
AG registration
Albert Gallatin Area School District will hold kindergarten registration for the 2019-20 school year 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the following locations: A.L. Wilson Elementary, May 6; Friendship Hill Elementary, May 7; Masontown Elementary, May 8; George J. Plava Elementary, May 9; and Smithfield Elementary, May 10.
To be eligible, a child must be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 31. Parents must present the child’s birth certificate, proof of residency and immunization record. Children will given a vision, speech and kindergarten screening test. Children moving into the district should register at this time. Packets will be available at each elementary school prior to registration. All questions should be referred to the school office.
Degree completion offered
Waynesburg University will offer an Online Degree Completion Program beginning August 2019 that will enable students to complete a bachelor’s degree online in as little as a year, pending transfer credits. The program will operate using five-week sessions through which students can focus on one course at a time. There are nine flexible start dates throughout the year, and students can step in and step out of the program. Students can transfer up to 90 credits from prior college coursework. Three degree options are offered through the program: professional studies, business administration and criminal justice administration. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2019 fall semester. Information: www.waynesburg.edu/degreecompletion or Dr. David Mariner, director of graduate programs, 724-743-2265.
New degrees
California University of Pennsylvania is offering new academic programs in veterinary technology and physical therapy. On-campus classes are scheduled to begin this fall for students seeking careers in veterinary technology. Cal U will offer a two-year Associate of Science degree and a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in veterinary technology. Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has approved Cal U’s request to develop a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, for which the university is seeking a founding director for the three-year, full-time professional graduate program. Information: Admissions Office, 724-938-4404.